NYC Parade Organizes Small Gathering on Fifth Avenue to Mark St Patrick’s Day
March 18, 2020 No Responses

NYC Parade Organizes Small Gathering on Fifth Avenue to Mark St Patrick’s Day

Early Tuesday morning the organizers of the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade marched up Fifth Avenue. This came just days after they had canceled the parade. Organizers said they went forward with the small gathering to keep the tradition alive....
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PGA Championship Postponed Until Summer
March 18, 2020 No Responses

PGA Championship Postponed Until Summer

The US PGA Championship has joined next month’s Masters in being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The major, which had been due to take place in TPC Harding Park in San Francisco from May 11-17, has been rescheduled for...
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British Government Pledges to ‘End the Cycle of Re-Investigations’ Over Troubles
March 18, 2020 No Responses

British Government Pledges to ‘End the Cycle of Re-Investigations’ Over Troubles

The British Government has pledged to “end the cycle of re-investigations” in a set of proposals to deal with Northern Ireland’s troubled past. Once cases have been considered, there will be a legal bar on any future investigation occurring, under...
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McDonalds in the UK and Ireland Become ‘Take Out’ Only
March 17, 2020 No Responses

McDonalds in the UK and Ireland Become ‘Take Out’ Only

All McDonalds restaurants in the UK and Ireland will become takeaways, drive-thrus and delivery operations as the company attempts to cope with the coronavirus outbreak. In a statement, chief executive Paul Pomroy wrote: “Our restaurants will remain open for...
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Ireland’s Streets are Quiet This St Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2020 No Responses

Ireland’s Streets are Quiet This St Patrick’s Day

The streets of Irish cities were quiet on St Patrick’s Day in sharp contrast to the usual lively festivities. Almost all the usual colorful parades that attract thousands were called off following medical advice for social distancing to slow the...
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Nespresso Closes All Stores in the UK and Ireland
March 17, 2020 No Responses

Nespresso Closes All Stores in the UK and Ireland

Nespresso has announced it has closed all stores in the UK and Ireland in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The company said in a statement on its website: “Given the evolving situation around Covid-19, we have taken the decision to...
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Number of Coronavirus Cases Rises to 62 in The North
March 17, 2020 No Responses

Number of Coronavirus Cases Rises to 62 in The North

Increasing numbers of coronavirus cases are being detected in Northern Ireland. The latest total at 2pm on Tuesday was 62, including 10 new positive cases. The total number of tests completed in Northern Ireland is 1,338. The UK’s Department of...
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French Open Postponed Until September
March 17, 2020 No Responses

French Open Postponed Until September

The French Open will move from its scheduled spring slot to September because of the coronavirus pandemic. The year’s second tennis grand slam was due to begin on May 24 but will now run from September 20 to October 4....
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Irish Government Calls for End to Unessential Overseas Travel
March 17, 2020 No Responses

Irish Government Calls for End to Unessential Overseas Travel

People are being advised not to travel to any other country until the end of this month at least. The Tánaiste last night confirmed that all non-essential travel should be cancelled and the UK is now included in that advice....
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Vue Becomes Latest Theatre Chain to Shut Down Operations
March 17, 2020 No Responses

Vue Becomes Latest Theatre Chain to Shut Down Operations

Vue has become the latest movie theatre chain to shut down its operations across the UK and Ireland. All 91 of the company’s movie theatres will close from today until further notice. The decision follows British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s...
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